The North East of England has long had a proud history of community growing around the Tyne, the Wear and further afield.
You can find out about SF&G's involvement in the Growing Middlesbrough project here.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, as well as local news, events and case studies. There are also lots of useful information resources available for social farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page.
If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link.
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Haltwhistle Partnership Community Garden | Haltwhistle, Northumberland |
| Haydon Bridge High School | Northumberland |
| Hendon Natural Community Garden | Sunderland |
| Leadgate "Lets Get Growing" | County Durham |
| Meadow Well Connected | North Shields |
| Moss Peteral | Brampton |
| Natural Ability | Hexham |
| North East Wilds CIC | Newcastle |
| OASES | Durham |
| Ouseburn Farm Charity Ltd | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Ovingham Allotments Association | Prudhoe |
| Ovingham Community Orchard | Prudhoe |
Please contact our head office:
Tel: 0117 923 1800
Email: admin@farmgarden.org.uk
We know that this will be a very difficult time for our members and for all those working in the sector. We know also that many of our members are looking for guidance on the Coronavirus outbreak.
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